Garlic Bread Spread

This rich and flavorful garlic bread spread is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite loaf of bread. Combining butter, garlic, and a blend of herbs, it transforms simple bread into a delectable side dish. Whether you're preparing a casual meal or hosting a dinner, this spread adds a delightful touch to your table.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram

• ¼ teaspoon dried basil

• ¼ teaspoon fines herbs

• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley (or to taste)

• Ground black pepper to taste

• 1 loaf unsliced Italian bread

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Spread: In a bowl, combine softened butter, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried marjoram, dried basil, fines herbs, dried oregano, dried parsley, and ground black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

3. Prepare Bread: Slice the unsliced Italian bread in half lengthwise. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut sides up.

4. Apply Spread: Generously spread the prepared garlic mixture over the cut sides of the bread.

5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the butter mixture melts and begins to bubble.

6. Broil (Optional): For a golden finish, turn on the oven's broiler and broil the bread for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

7. Serve: Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 274 kcal

• Total Fat: 12g (16% DV)

  • Saturated Fat: 7g (34% DV)

• Cholesterol: 26mg (9% DV)

• Sodium: 489mg (21% DV)

• Total Carbohydrates: 34g (12% DV)

  • Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV)

  • Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 7g (14% DV)

• Vitamin C: 0mg (0% DV)

• Calcium: 81mg (6% DV)

• Iron: 2mg (12% DV)

• Potassium: 86mg (2% DV)
  
  

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.